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"Indigenous in the News"
Interview with Myron at the
Black Rivers Falls Memorial Day Powwow
"Gathering of the Warriors"
Podcast
Producer: Larry Knudsen
Engioneer: Chris Gloege
Smokeytown Drum Group
Each month, IICOC provides recognition for our outstanding contemporary, ancient, futuristic artists. Our Selected winner will be from the Tribal Arts catorgory or Fine Arts catorgory.
If you would like to submit a nomination for this award, click here
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Myron Pyawasit, Menominee Nation, Menominee, Wisconsin, USA, 52, Lead Singer of the Smokeytown Drum Group is our Artist of the month of for June 2006.
I had a chance to interview Myron at the 2006 Memorial Day Powwow "Gathering of the Warriors"
Listen to Myron tell his story about himself and how Smokeytown became to be known. Today was warm, but the interview went well.
Enjoy the Interview and Music from them.
About the Songs
Whether we are singing old traditional songs passed down in our community, or singing the new ones composed by our singers, there always seem to be reasons to remember people, teachings, or events that are connected in our minds with these songs.
Sometimes we talk about those memories, but sometimes it is just part of our collective memories. It is an important part of these songs and why they are given to the people during the dance. We hope that this recording helps you to remember people and teachings in your lives that make a difference.
Wae Wae Nen (Thank you)
Smokeytown Singers
Myron singing with his son
Gii-Shik and his daughter Mary
2006 Memorial Day Powwow, Black River Falls, Wisconsin, Ho-Chunk Nation
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